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Extension of Chair and 3 non executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited

Extension of Chair and 3 non executive directors for Gov Facilities Services Limited

Thursday, 23 April 2026

The Secretary of State for Justice has approved extensions to the tenures of: Colin Allars, Chair and: Ian Deninson; James Hayward and; Maura Sullivan...

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Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026

Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

A speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer....

UK House Price Index for February 2026

UK House Price Index for February 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference

UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conference

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Military planners from over 30 nations will today (Wednesday 22 April) advance detailed planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a two-day UK-hosted...

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The era of clean energy security

The era of clean energy security

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband's speech at the Good Growth Foundation’s National Growth Debate....

UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

UK fintech backed to embrace future payments technology

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The UK’s payments sector is to be equipped for the future of rapid financial innovation through a new package announced today during Fintech Week in L...

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Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. ...

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Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Japan UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue 2026: joint statement

Monday, 20 April 2026

The Foreign Secretary met Foreign Minister Motegi in Tokyo on 20 April 2026 for the tenth Japan-UK Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue....

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Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth Trust launched to strengthen communities across the United Kingdom

Saturday, 18 April 2026

A new UK-wide independent charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, has been established on the occasion of the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth to h...

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Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Sir Martyn Oliver's speech at the Early Years Alliance Connect Roadshow

Friday, 17 April 2026

Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the Early Years Alliance's Connect Roadshow in London....

UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises

UK takes lead in protecting developing countries from debt crises

Friday, 17 April 2026

Developing countries will be able to respond faster to economic crises through new proposals developed by the London Coalition and driven by the UK go...

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Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding...

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AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK....

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Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Positive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models....

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New practical advice for families to get children school ready

New practical advice for families to get children school ready

Thursday, 16 April 2026

New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready for school, backed by language s...

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Current inspections

Current inspections

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Details of our live inspections, and any inspection reports awaiting publication....

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New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

New digital service becomes the primary route for planning and enforcement appeals

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Following the successful national rollout of our new digital service, we are now entering the next phase of our transformation. The legacy Appeals Cas...

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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Thursday, 16 April 2026

New drive could help reduce environmental impact ...

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Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Dstl assesses robotic systems in hazardous incident recovery trial

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Robots, not people, could respond to future high-risk incidents following the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's recent testing....

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Government drives forward its 150 day clinical trial target

Government drives forward its 150 day clinical trial target

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

NHS patients get faster access to groundbreaking treatments as government drives forward its 150-day clinical trial target....

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Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives....

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Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

Development Consent Granted for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Development consent approved by Secretary of State. ...

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UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

UK scientists unite for seabed survey off the south?west coast

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

A four?week seabed mapping survey will bring together scientists from 11 organisations to improve understanding of the marine environment....

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Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy

Women's voices to be at the heart of renewed health strategy

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Women across the country will be better heard and served under new plans set out in the renewed Women’s Health Strategy....

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Call for evidence:?An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation

Call for evidence:?An inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration?invites?anyone with knowledge and experience of the?Home Office's engagement with local aut...

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New UK Fusion Energy strategy maps path to commercial fusion

New UK Fusion Energy strategy maps path to commercial fusion

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Building on the Government’s recently published fusion strategy, UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) has today published its new Fusion Strategy....

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UKAEA unveils 2026 2030 fusion roadmap

UKAEA unveils 2026 2030 fusion roadmap

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK’s national fusion laboratory charts a clear mission and targets progress towards fusion energy and generating economic benefits for the UK....

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New National Housing Bank strengthens oversight with appointment of non?executive directors

New National Housing Bank strengthens oversight with appointment of non?executive directors

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Two senior leaders with extensive careers in the regeneration and investment sectors have joined the National Housing Bank Board as independent non-ex...

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Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences

Vital medicines and new jobs in over £80 million for UK life sciences

Monday, 13 April 2026

Fresh backing for the sector unlocked by the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund....

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130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country

Monday, 13 April 2026

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of almost £130 million to protect them for present and future generations...

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